Time to recognise Victoria Pendleton is pretty special

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I had this idea about what I wanted to write this week. It was all about a woman cyclist who looks like a fragile bird but rides like a demon; who has a tiny frame but huge guts and determination; who likes a bit of red nail varnish but can tap into her killer instinct as easily as she slides into her Jimmy Choos. I’ve seen this girl up close and while I towered over her in height I was looking up to her with admiration and respect. The thrust of my argument and espousal of her greatness was going